Senior Optical Design Engineer

Google•Mountain View, CA

11h•$159,000 - $231,000

About The Position

Join the innovative Pixel Optics team as a Senior Optical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end development of advanced optical systems for future Pixel products, specializing in high-fidelity optical modeling and opto-mechanical performance analysis. Your role requires deep expertise in non-sequential ray trace analysis and sequential optical design. You will lead cross-functional efforts to define optical architectures and ensure manufacturability, leveraging your knowledge of Augmented Reality (AR) optical systems to solve complex, ambiguity-driven design challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP), or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of experience working in optical design.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
Specialized experience in optical design.
Proven proficiency in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.
Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced optical system modeling and simulation.
Conduct non-sequential straylight simulation and analysis.
Drive the optical design and architecture of near-eye displays.
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Design teams to define specifications, manage tolerances, and ensure successful integration of simulated designs into mass-manufacturable hardware.
Develop, maintain, and execute complex optical models using industry-standard software and internal Python-based tools for analysis and visualization.